Public Service Announcement for Kids Marathon

Grand Rapids Kid’s Marathon
Public Service Announcement

This is Don Kern, Race Director for the 4th annual Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon.

In an effort to encourage our kids to eat right and exercise regularly, the Grand Rapids Marathon is teaming up with Gazelle Sports, Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital Foundation, David D. Hunting YMCA, and Girlscouts of West Michigan Trail to offer the first-ever Kid’s Marathon in West Michigan.

The steps to completing the Kid’s Marathon are as easy as 1-2-3!

1. Now through September 15th, parents can register their children for free either online or at one of our participating community partners.
2. Beginning September 1st kids run or walk one mile three times a week with a parent or friend. They track their progress on the Kid’s Marathon game board logbook that comes with each registration form.
3. By race weekend, they’ll be ready to run or walk the last 1.2 miles on the official Grand Rapids Marathon course, celebrating their accomplishments with family and friends. Kids who register by September 15th will receive an official race bib, a medal and finisher’s certificate.

For more information, visit: grandrapidsmarathon.com.

Join us for the Grand Rapids Kid’s Marathon…a big feat for small feet!